If you're feeling the effects of the mental load of motherhood, you're in the right place. I'll share exactly how to handle it and go one step further. I see the challenges of motherhood as ample chance to step up and do my best, regardless of how overwhelmed or anxious I feel. Cos' my kids ...
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The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
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Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Zero Waste Shave Kit – A Review
Of all the many things we need to deal with as women - hair removal is up there. I've got a love-hate relationship with the act of removing my body hair I admit. I wish I didn't care what people thought of me. I wish I could go around, willy-nilly, splashing my leg and arm hair with zero ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
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Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Affirmations For Beauty And Confidence (On Your Terms)
If you know me, you know I hate superficial, screen-worthy stuff. That's why I've written this post on affirmations for beauty and confidence on YOUR TERMS ONLY! I detest social media for how women often portray themselves (and how others portray women), all filtered, hair dyed, skin dyed, ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
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Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Let’s Go Heavy On The Self Love
I've been blogging for years and years now (woot-woot!) And y'know what? I always felt uncomfortable talking about self-love. *Cringe admitting this!* Yet self love is a topic that is super duper important to all of our individual well-being. Ironic, huh? Now, this could just be me, but ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Plants For Mindful Living & Wellbeing
Everyone wants to know the secret to getting into the present moment. After all, time slips away unnoticed if we let it, caught up in a busy, overthinking mind. Whereby when we live a mindful life, we are truly here, living in the now. Enjoying the moment. Improving the overall quality of our ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
50 Shifting Affirmations to Wake Up Your Mom Strength
Affirmations are statements that we repeat to ourselves again and again. Through repetition, we start to believe in these affirmations, as they work at a neurological level on our thoughts and behaviours. Most importantly, they can shift our lives for the better. So are you in? Are you ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Self Care Ideas For Busy Moms
Self Care Ideas When you look at the world, what do you see? What are your thoughts on the news and current events? Do you think it will improve or worsen over time? The truth is that our actions have a significant impact on how we feel. But regardless of what's happening outside your control, you ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Bathing Baby With Milk – Our (Not So) Crazy Routine
There was a time - thankfully a loooooong time ago now, where I didn’t think twice about what products I put on my skin. Is it cheap? Great. Is it two in one? Even better! I’d head to the shops, innocently picking up the tackiest shower gel known to ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Slowing Down & Enjoying Life – Welcome to Slow Motherhood
Slowing Down and Enjoying Life There's an unmistakable fascination with the simple life, of slowing down and actually enjoying your day. Can it be real, you ask? Slowing down? Enjoying a simpler, freer, happier life? Of course it can. And in this post I'll share how it can be ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Self Care Acts For Moms (Despite Time Being None Existent)
There's so much information out there on the important things in motherhood that it can seem mind-boggling. Where do you even start? If self-care gives you this feeling (i.e. you've no idea what it is or how to do it) then read this post fully. It will help you. Self-care is essential for ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Poems about Self Love and Confidence
We all go through emotional ups and downs. Welcome to being human! With all the digital overload we're exposed to these days, reading poetry can be a welcome respite. I invite you to enjoy this amalgamation of poetry. Read them, take your time, and allow yourself to feel the words. Whatever ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
Your 16 Month Old & Their Toddler Temper Tantrums: A Guide
There's a distinct moment as a parent when the 16 month old tantrum hits. Where you realise you've got a toddler. For me, it happened both times when a) they started walking, and b) they give you that cheeky look. You know the one? It happens rapidly, truth be told. Going from a ...
If this spoke to you
The Sunday Letter
Coming soon: a poem, a gentle practice and one mother's voice, every Sunday morning. Until then, a new poem arrives on Instagram each week.
Your host
Hello, I'm Sophie
Poet, mother of two boys, and the one who lights the candles here. This space belongs to all of us. Read our story
